Add 9/6 and 12/56
1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 12/56
9/6 + 12/56 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
9/6 = 9 × 28/6 × 28 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
12/56 = 12 × 3/56 × 3 = 36/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 36/168 = 252 + 36/168 = 288/168 - 288/168 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 9/6 + 12/56 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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